NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Organ transplants save lives, but the trick is finding a donor. And sometimes that perfect match comes from someone you might least expect.

For instance, a beloved former teacher whose life was saved by, of all people, a former student.

Consider Jackie Bennett, a beloved former teacher and coach at Page High School in Franklin. And, Kelly Wilkerson, a prized former student of Jackie's.

Here they are 32 years later, she saved his life.

"Yeah, I talked to her this morning. Came in and she is sweet about giving me a kidney. I sure do appreciate it," said Jackie from his hospital bed.

That was last Thursday at Ascension St. Thomas West in Nashville.

A bit earlier, Kelly had arrived introducing family to Jackie just before the transplant surgery.

So, how did thi

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